Old Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Old Courthouse
Old Courthouse, at 1207 Caldwell St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 19, 1971. It was among the first 2 of Newberry’s 26 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 157 other South Carolina listings. Six more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isFormer courthouse in Newberry, South Carolina, U.S.A. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 72 MB · National Archives↗1852 to today
- 1852Built, designed by Jacob Graves
- 1971Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 55 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
1207 Caldwell St., Newberry · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies
9 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Old Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Old Courthouse
Is Old Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 19, 1971 (Register number 71000791).
Is Old Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; South Carolina has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ninety Six National Historic Site, 24 miles away.
Can you visit Old Courthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Old Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 72 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 118998227 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.